What’s going on at the library? We have plenty of programs for children, teens, and adults!
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to have library news and events delivered to your inbox each month!
Children’s Programs
Babytime!
Babytime is perfect activity for little ones aged 0-12 months and a caregiver or parent. While babytime is great for providing fun skills for babies, it’s really for parents. Join us to meet new people and have fun while doing it! Get to know the person next to you—it’s a fun way to get out of the house and expand your world in the busy reality of parenting.
Join us for our first fall session of babytime on Tuesdays, from September 8 – October 13 at 1:30 PM for more fun!
Click here to find out more about babytime!
Toddler Time!
If you haven’t been to Toddler Time, then you’re in for some fun! Join us for a morning session open to children aged 1-3. No registration is required for this fun program of activities, songs, books and much more to keep your toddler moving and learning.
Toddler Time returns for the first fall session starting on Tuesday, September 8 – October 13 at 10:30am.
Find out more about toddler time!
Storytime!
Join us for Storytime on Wednesdays! We sing songs, read great books and practice lots of early literacy skills in a fun manner.
Join us for our fall session of Storytime every Wednesday from September 9 – December 16 at 10:00 am!
Click here to find out more about Storytime!
Intergenerational Storytime
Join us at Waterside Retirement Community for a smaller version of storytime in a quiet environment that really makes a difference in the lives of the residents. No registration required–just arrive a few minutes early and be prepared to have fun!
Our last summer Intergenerational Storytime takes places at Waterside on Thursday, August 27th at 10:00 am!
Click here to find out more about intergenerational storytime!
French language storytime
The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est to offer a monthly French language storytime program! No registration is required–just come to the library on one of the Saturday mornings listed in our calendar and enjoy a fun hour of stories and songs in French.
French Language Storytime will begin again in October! Please click on the link below to see the dates for our fall sessions.
Click here to find out more about french language storytime!
Reading Dragons & Friends
Join us from September to May to help promote reading for kids of all ages and build your own collection of mythical creature cards! See below for more information on how Reading Dragons works, and how to start collecting!
Click here to find out more about Reading Dragons!
Junior Growers
Junior Growers is a season program we run at the library where master gardeners come in to teach local children about various topics related to growing, gardening, and getting your hands dirty outside!
Our current upcoming Junior Growers session is on Thursday, September 24th from 4:30 – 5:30 PM and we will be learning about Tulips and Bulbs! You can click here to register for this program starting on September 1st at 9:30 AM.
If you have any questions about Junior Growers, please send us an email at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca!
The Paperback Avocado Society – A Junior Book Club
Join us for the fifth year of our juinor book club! We will be meeting at the library each month to disscuss a new book. We have several spots available, so if you or a child you know is interested in joining the book club, send an email to jhawkins@carletonplace.ca!
Summer Literacy Tutoring
Literacy Tutoring is now finished for summer. It was a very busy schedule and we were able to work with almost 30 children to get them ready to go back to school with new reading skills and confidence. We will be sending information out to schools for the 2027 summer program in early May 2027. If you have a child in Kindergarten to Grade 2 who is a struggling reader, these sessions may be helpful. Please contact your child’s teacher or Resource Teacher to let them know you’d be interested next spring.
Click here to find out more about Summer Tutoring!
Teen Programs
Teen Volunteering!
Teens, we currently have enough volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year! All registered volunteers will be contacted soon for training and schedules. If you are looking for Volunteer Hours to meet your graduation requirements, please see the “Volunteer Crafting Circle” information in the Adult section of this page.
Click here to find out more about teen volunteers!
Queer Sphere!
Join us once a month for Queer Sphere – a fun and creative space where everyone can be their true selves. For a list of our upcoming meetings, and what we’ll be doing at them, see the more info button below!
Click here to find out more about Queer Sphere!
The Paperback Cryptid Society – A Teen Book Club
Join us monthly for our newly minted teen book club! We will be meeting at the CP Youth center each month to disscuss a fun, interesting, and relevent book. We have one spot available, so if you or a teen you know is interested in joining the book club, send an email to jhawkins@carletonplace.ca.
Adult Programs
Adult Book Club
See the “more info” button below to see a full list of all the books we will be reading until June 2027, along with their specific meeting dates.
Click here to find out more about our adult bookclub
Cookbook Book Club
We are excited to invite you to join us for our monthly Cookbook Book Club! Each month, we pick a theme, try out recipes, and bring our delicious creations to share at our meeting. See the button below for a full list of our monthly themes. New members are always welcome, so come hungry and ready to cook up something amazing!
Check out our digital cookbook here
Click here to find out more about cookbook book club
Silver Linings Society
Retired and ready to connect? Join the Silver Linings Society and meet with us monthly before the library opens. Share coffee, tea and snacks and some light themed fun. No registration required–newcomers always welcome. For more information, please contact Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca
Volunteer Crafting Circle
Do you enjoy crafting, chatting, and giving back? We’re starting a monthly volunteer crafting group to create handmade items for the library, and we’d love for you to join us! Each month, volunteers will work together on creative projects that may support displays, children’s programs, seasonal events, outreach activities, and more. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just curious to try something new, this is a great way to connect with others and make a meaningful contribution to the library.
Alzheimer’s Society Caregiver Support Group
These bi-weekly meetings for caregivers are offered to any person caring for a loved one living with dementia. Join a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark Leeds and Grenville to learn about coping strategies and to meet others in similar situations. Drop-ins are welcome, but connecting with the Alzheimer’s Society beforehand is appreciated. See the more info button for contact information!
Click here to find out more about the Alzheimer’s society caregiver support group!
Friday ESL Classes
We’re so pleased to partner with Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services to offer Free English as a Second Language sessions every Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 2-4 pm all year round. No registration needed, just drop in for a very relaxed and welcoming group.
Program Plan 2026
The Carleton Place Public Library begins each year with programming goals to serve our Community, our Space, and our Staff. Find out what our Programming Plan for 2026 looks like.
Feedback and More
We want your feedback! If you have recently attended one of our programs, we invite you to fill out a Program Evaluation Form. Forms can be returned in person at the library, or emailed to mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.
Would you like to run a program or event at our library? Fill out a Program Proposal form. Forms can be returned in person at the library, or emailed to mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.

